Make Tortillas Like a Mexican Grandma (The Easy Way)

Summary by Krater

This video covers the process of making corn tortillas from masa harina and water, detailing how to mix, press, cook, and steam them for the best results.

From the video

Answers: How do you make corn tortillas from scratch?

• corn tortilla making
• masa harina hydration
• tortilla press techniques
• cooking and steaming corn tortillas

Ingredients

• 2 cups Masa Harina
• 1 1/2 cups Hot Water

What it concludes

• Corn tortillas only require two ingredients, masa harina and hot water.
• A bag of masa flour will provide a starting point, but consider moisture levels as you mix.
• Cast iron or carbon steel are the best pan options for cooking tortillas.
• Pressed tortillas should be peeled from the plastic before cooking to prevent sticking and wrinkles.
• Fresh corn tortillas must be steamed in a folded kitchen towel or tortilla warmer for a few minutes after cooking.